2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · 74 TC
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26/01/2018. Recorded mileage 54,828 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
74 TC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 54,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
74 TC Mileage History
- 25/01/202229,876 mi
- 21/01/202337,693 mi+7,817 mi
- 20/01/202443,003 mi+5,310 mi
- 25/01/202548,778 mi+5,775 mi
- 17/01/202654,828 mi+6,050 mi
Average of roughly 6,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
74 TC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (74 TC) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Timing Risk(Serious)
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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